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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Peter and Harriet prepare to take coffee in the Senior Common Room, what does Peter ask Harriet to do?

2. While at a friend's, Harriet receives a call from a woman claiming to be whom?

3. Whom does the Dean call an incredibly beautiful young man?

4. Who awakens Harriet Sunday night?

5. Why does Peter take Harriet to an isolated field?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Harriet and Peter examine the science lab?

2. Describe Peter and Pomfret's first and second meetings.

3. What causes the Warden to agree to seek professional help in solving the mystery?

4. Why does Peter not tell the Warden the name of his suspect?

5. What do Carrie and Annie notice about the science lab?

6. What does Pomfret accuse Harriet of when he meets her in Chapter 12?

7. Why does Harriet accuse Miss Hillyard of smashing her chess set?

8. How is Harriet attacked?

9. How does Peter suggest that Harriet alter her novel?

10. Why does Harriet contact Peter in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An element of detective fiction is that the author leaves obscure clues as to who is responsible. Find four of these clues from Gaudy Night and explain how they point to Annie as the culprit.

Essay Topic 2

During the Gaudy Night, Harriet starts having feelings for Peter. Highlight four important events in their relationship during the book's time period and explain how they contribute to Harriet's accepting Peter's final proposal.

Essay Topic 3

At one point, Peter tells Harriet to write her current mystery about human beings, not just a jigsaw puzzle. Has Dorothy Sayers done that? Support your answer with at least three references to the book.

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